GP surgery in Melton Mowbray

Latham House Medical Practice

Sage Cross Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good37,047 patients

Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 51% of patients say their experience is good and 25% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 6% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 116 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 1

  • Easy to get through on the phone3
  • Easy to contact online20
  • Good experience of getting in touch5
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment0

Quality of care 18

  • Patients rate the surgery as good2
  • Patients got what they needed74
  • Doctors and nurses listen9
  • Patients trust the staff15
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done22
  • Meets NHS clinical targets64
  • Children vaccinated on time64

What patients say

116 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

25%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

51%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 46% · 2026: 51%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone52%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day7%
Waited more than a week63%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 25% 57% 17%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 48% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 66%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 42% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 77% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 78% 93% 74%
Good experience of contacting 52% 73% 45%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 36% 57% 28%
Waiting time was about right 29% 69% 21%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 78% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 73%
Considered mental wellbeing 55% 75% 53%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 81%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 82%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 78%
Needs were met 94% 90% 77%
Overall
Overall experience good 51% 77% 46%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 51% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 17% 46% 35%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 116 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:40pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Sage Cross Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NX
Phone
01664 503000
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Melton, Syston and Vale PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82038 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Regency Road Surgery
Regency Road, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3YL

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 October 2018

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

37,047registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.7%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma8.0%6.6%
COPD1.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.2%3.0%
Depression20.7%14.3%
Obesity15.9%13.9%
Smoking14.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check64%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Latham House Medical Practicethis surgery625%51%Yes
Long Clawson Medical PracticeMelton Mowbray, LE14 4PA5.4 miles8682%86%Yes
Market Overton & Somerby SurgeriesOakham, LE15 7PP8.5 miles3067%67%Yes
Oakham Medical PracticeOakham, LE15 6NT8.9 miles3751%72%Yes
The County PracticeLeicester, LE7 2EQ9.0 miles7786%87%Yes
The Jubilee Medical PracticeLeicester, LE7 2EQ9.1 miles5663%81%Yes
Dr MK Lakhani's PracticeLoughborough, LE12 7UD9.4 miles6755%89%Yes
The Banks SurgeryLoughborough, LE12 7RD9.6 miles9488%89%Yes
The Billesdon SurgeryLeicester, LE7 9AJ10.4 miles4646%77%Yes
Silverdale Medical CentreLeicester, LE4 8NN10.8 miles4462%79%Yes

Long Clawson Medical Practice is 5.4 miles away, scores 86 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Latham House Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Latham House Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01664 503000.

How do patients rate Latham House Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 51% of patients at Latham House Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 25% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Latham House Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Latham House Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 October 2018).

What are the opening times of Latham House Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:40pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Latham House Medical Practice?

Call 01664 503000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Sage Cross Street, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NX.

Does Latham House Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Latham House Medical Practice also runs Regency Road Surgery (Regency Road, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3YL). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Latham House Medical Practice?

Around 37,047 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Melton, Syston and Vale PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.